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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Rabago as Daqt shoots in.
Daqt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rabago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Daqt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Nice defenses there by Rabago.
Daqt misses with a body shot.
Daqt fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Daqt rushes Rabago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Daqt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rabago prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Daqt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago has had enough of the clinch but Daqt keeps him there for the moment.
Rabago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Daqt is trying to trip Rabago. He has hold of a leg but Rabago is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Daqt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rabago is wriggling around but Daqt manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Daqt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rabago won't allow Daqt to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Rabago kicks off Daqt and gets to his feet. #T2#
Daqt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rabago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daqt wants to clinch
enabling Rabago to counter with a crisp jab.
Daqt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Daqt has Rabago up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Daqt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rabago regains guard immediately.
Daqt trying to control but Rabago is working from the bottom.
Rabago wants to stand and escape but Daqt is having none of it. #T3#
Daqt is looking to work some ground and pound but Rabago has wrist control.
Daqt trying to move into half guard but instead Rabago has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Daqt is looking for a triangle but Rabago pushes his legs off easily.
Rabago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daqt is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Daqt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rabago is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Daqt.
Daqt is looking for a sweep.
Daqt is working hard here to advance position.
Daqt struggling a bit here.#T4#
Daqt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rabago's best efforts.
Rabago seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU2#
Rabago stands up and beckons Daqt to join him on the feet.
No joy there for Daqt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daqt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daqt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rabago circles away.
As Daqt backs off Rabago throws a huge counter combo but Daqt manages to avoid it all.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daqt!
Daqt throws a poor cross that misses
and Rabago counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Rabago will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Daqt moves into the clinch.
Daqt looking for a takedown. #TD#
Daqt lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daqt won't allow Rabago to get back to his feet.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Rabago keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daqt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rabago wants to stand and escape but Daqt is having none of it. #T1#
Daqt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daqt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rabago moves away from the strike by Daqt.
Danga de danga de dang - Daqt scores with a four punch combination!
Daqt swings widly with a right hand
and Rabago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daqt shoots for a double leg takedown but Rabago sprawls well. He's pushed Daqt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Daqt moves into the clinch.
Rabago is trying to break the clinch but Daqt has him pressed against the cage.
Rabago is trying to break the clinch but Daqt is controlling him.
Rabago wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Daqt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Daqt manages to end up in side control.
Rabago is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Daqt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Daqt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rabago, who protects the arm well.
Rabago wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Daqt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rabago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Daqt is trying to get an arm triangle but Rabago is defending well. #T3#
Rabago wants to get back to his feet but Daqt drags him back down.#SUB#
Daqt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rabago is trying to buck Daqt off.
Daqt trying to control the position but Rabago is working away.
Rabago tries to escape but Daqt is in control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rabago seems a little lost for a moment, as Daqt dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Daqt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rabago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daqt asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Daqt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rabago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daqt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daqt prevents Rabago from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Daqt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Daqt tries to clinch but Rabago moves out of range.
Rabago lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daqt avoids the body shot from Rabago.
Daqt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rabago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daqt wants to clinch up but Rabago keeps it at a distance.
Daqt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rabago counters with a nice uppercut.
Robin Daqt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daqt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daqt misses with a body shot
and Rabago counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daqt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rabago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Rabago misses. #TD#
Daqt gets a double leg takedown into Rabago's guard.#T1#
Daqt won't allow Rabago to get back to his feet.
Daqt throwing strikes from guard but Rabago blocks nicely.
Rabago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robin Daqt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully.
Daqt won't allow Rabago to get back to his feet.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully.
Daqt landing with the ground and pound.
Daqt is looking to work some ground and pound but Rabago has wrist control.
Daqt forces his way into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Daqt is trying to work for a kimura but Rabago is defending well.
Rabago is trying to stand back up but Daqt is controlling him
Daqt wants to take a breather but Rabago is having none of it. #SUB#
Daqt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet.
Rabago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daqt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Daqt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rabago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daqt. #T3##SUB#
Daqt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabago is just riding it out for now. Daqt eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Daqt seems to be working for a kimura but Rabago defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Rabago manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Daqt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rabago misses with a few strikes there.
Daqt missing with a left hand there. Rabago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Daqt misses with a takedown attempt - Rabago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rabago swats away the attempt to clinch by Daqt.
Daqt wants to clinch up but Rabago keeps it at a distance.
Daqt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daqt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daqt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robin Daqt.
I think Daqt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Daqt!
After the fight, Robin Daqt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabago misses the jab.
Alexius with the counter takedown but Rabago avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Alexius feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Alexius with the counter takedown but Rabago avoids it easily.
Rabago looks to land a combination but Alexius avoids it well.
Alexius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Rabago loads up on a big right hand but Alexius slips the punch.
Alexius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabago defends it well.
Rabago misses with a few strikes there.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Alexius dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Alexius with the counter takedown but Rabago avoids it easily.
Rabago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexius with the counter takedown but Rabago avoids it easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rabago looks to land a combination but Alexius avoids it well.
Alexius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Alexius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rabago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rabago throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Alexius counters with a single leg into guard. Rabago didn't expect that. #SU2#
Alexius decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Alexius feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Alexius counters with a single leg into guard. Rabago didn't expect that.
Rabago is wriggling around but Alexius manages to pass to half guard.
Rabago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexius can do to turn this around?#T1##REVR#
Rabago scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Alexius manages to mount him!
#SU2#
Alexius stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabago throws a right hand that Alexius ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexius also avoids with ease.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabago defends it well.
Rabago throws a hook but Alexius avoids it easily.#T3#
Rabago throws a series of punches but Alexius avoids them all with ease.
Alexius feints the counter takedown.
Alexius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adam Rabago is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rabago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Alexius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rabago wants to stand and escape but Alexius is having none of it. #SU2#
Alexius gets to his feet - Rabago follows without any prompting.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexius with the counter takedown but Rabago avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rabago.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Rabago will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexius feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Alexius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabago defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabago defends it well.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexius feints the counter takedown.#T1#
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Alexius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabago defends it well.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adam Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabago misses the jab.
Alexius feints the counter takedown.
Rabago throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Alexius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Alexius gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Rabago throws a lazy right hand but Alexius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rabago misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Alexius counters with a single leg into guard. Rabago didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Rabago is working an open guard so Alexius takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabago defends it well.#T3#
Rabago falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Alexius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Alexius decides to return to a standing position.
Alexius slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Rabago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Rabago throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Alexius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alexius manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bessarion Alexius has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Alexius gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
Alexius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Rabago.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rabago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Rabago! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Dunn lands with a shot to the body.
Dunn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rabago has knocked Dunn down with a huge combo! Rabago steps away and waves a wobbly Dunn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dunn has been cut.
Rabago misses with a combination
letting Dunn counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunn counters with a nice body shot.
Dunn lands with a straight right. Rabago didn't see that one coming.
Dunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rabago misses with a double jab
and Dunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunn steps in with a hook that catches Rabago right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dunn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rabago looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dunn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Rabago throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Rabago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rabago looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rabago looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rabago! #REVB#
Diaz tries to buck Rabago off but Rabago is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago wants to stand but Diaz has his arm trapped.
Diaz wants to control but Rabago postures up.#T1#
Diaz tries to bench press Rabago off him but Rabago keeps the position.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rabago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Rabago gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Diaz advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabago is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz not doing much here.
Rabago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Rabago is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabago is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Diaz is trying for a kimura here. Rabago looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diaz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Frank Diaz gave a big smile as he said 'I don't respect him. I entered the cage tonight wanting to kill that man. Truly. He's lucky there was a ref in there to save his life. I want to dedicate this destruction to Randy Saint. That was for you. Rabago, if you do live, I hope you spend the rest of your life drinking through a straw.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Rabago moves away and avoids it.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Saint scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saint is looking to pass Rabago's guard but actually Rabago recovers to full guard.
Rabago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saint is controlling him.
Saint definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saint looking to sit in guard and control but Rabago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Saint is looking for a triangle here but Rabago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Saint is trying to control Rabago's posture but Rabago avoids it. #T1#
Saint tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SU2#
Rabago stands up from mount. Strange move.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint misses the target.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saint misses with a straight right.
Rabago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Rabago gets caught napping as Saint dives in and scores a takedown. Rabago manages to retain guard.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Saint from controlling successfully.
Rabago wants to stand up but Saint is controlling him. #SUB#
Saint drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rabago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saint has Rabago in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Saint has an active guard here but Rabago has managed to pass into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rabago working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint wants to improve his position but Rabago is controlling well.
#SUB#
Saint looking for submissions off his back.
Saint is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Rabago decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Saint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rabago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Saint throws a hook but Rabago blocks it.
Rabago throws a nice looking combination but Saint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rabago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Saint counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saint looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rabago is trying to stand up here but Saint is controlling him well.
Saint perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saint is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Saint seems to be working for a kimura but Rabago defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Saint trying to control from half guard but Rabago is working away.
Rabago is trying to stand up here but Saint is controlling him well. #SUB#
Saint is working for a kimura here but Rabago manages to reverse the position and he's now in Saint's guard.
#SUB#
Rabago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Saint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rabago is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint wants to control but Rabago passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rabago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Saint darts in looking for a takedown but Rabago gets double underhooks and turns Saint into the cage.
Rabago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adam Rabago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabago throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
Rabago moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Rabago's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rabago duly obliges.
A big right from Saint misses.
Rabago looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabago as he avoids it easily.
Saint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabago.
Saint throws a lazy right hand but Rabago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Saint looking to score a takedown here. Rabago is defending well but Saint drives through and ends up in Rabago's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Saint drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rabago dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Saint working for submissions but it's allowed Rabago to get to half guard.
Adam Rabago has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Saint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saint on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saint tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Rabago is thwarting Saint's attempts to control the position.
Rabago seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Saint looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saint looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Rabago is going to stand back up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saint is looking for a sweep. Rabago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rabago moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Saint.
Saint is looking to reverse the position.
Saint is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Rabago decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Saint dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Saint changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Saint misses. #T3#
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Saint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rabago is trying to defend but Saint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Saint is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Saint is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Saint seems to be working for a kimura but Rabago defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
Rabago is defending against the submission attempts here by Saint.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Rabago manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint connects with a nice looking jab.
Saint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rabago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saint slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Saint appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saint slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Saint throws out a loose jab but Rabago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam Rabago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rabago misses with a body shot.
Rabago throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on Rabago's shoulder, as Rabago tries to avoid the shot.
Rabago moves out of range of the strikes.
Rabago throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
Rabago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rabago sprawls and moves away.
Saint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Saint counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Rabago kicks off Saint and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Saint decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rabago's guard.
Rabago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Saint is working hard here to advance position.
Rabago wants to stand up but Saint is controlling him.
Saint trying to control but Rabago is working from the bottom.
Saint controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Saint has gone for a leg lock! Rabago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saint's guard.#REVB#
Saint is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Saint is looking for a triangle here but Rabago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Saint tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rabago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saint is trying to work for a sweep but Rabago has mounted him!
Saint regains half guard.
Rabago wants to stand but Saint has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Saint tries to get to full guard but Rabago has control of the leg. #SUB#
Saint looking for submissions off his back.
Saint is looking to control Rabago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saint avoid being mounted?
Saint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saint actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Saint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Saint actively working from the bottom here.
Saint trying to control but Rabago postures up.
#SU2#
Rabago decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Randy Saint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint avoids the body shot from Rabago.
#TD#
Saint feints and as Rabago raises his hands in defense, Saint changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Saint drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rabago looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rabago looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rabago! #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Rabago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rabago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Rabago! |
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Event:
GDL 38: River vs Tragedy
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rabago stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rabago circles away.
Adam Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabago wants it to stay on the feet.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Rabago does no damage.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz tries a low kick but Rabago avoids it.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Rabago.#ROC#Cruz is rocked!#T1#
Rabago scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabago finish him?
Rabago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabago wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz looks winded!
Rabago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Adam Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rabago.
Rabago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rabago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rabago connects with a crisp jab.
Rabago misses with the combination.
Cruz feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Rabago.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Rabago's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rabago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Rabago scores with a three punch combo!
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rabago's waist but Rabago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Rabago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabago is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Rabago is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Rabago is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz wants to control but Rabago is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Rabago is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rabago tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabago is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Rabago has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Rabago makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rabago looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabago defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rabago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Rabago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Rabago bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rabago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Adam Rabago is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rabago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabago looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Rabago throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rabago defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Rabago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rabago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago rushes Cruz and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Cruz is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rabago piles on the pressure and Cruz crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Rabago! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Perry walks into a left hand.
Rabago cracks Perry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rabago gets in close and tags Perry with a short punch that almost sends Perry to the mat! Oh Perry is in big trouble! He turns his back on Rabago, trying to create some distance but Rabago rushes him, striking wildly and Perry goes down! The referee tackles Rabago into the cage to end the fight! Rabago is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Rabago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##KD#
Rabago drops Gilvao with a beautiful combination! Gilvao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rabago is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Gilvao is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anred Gilvao has been cut.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilvao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gilvao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gilvao is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabago finish him?
Gilvao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rabago avoids it really well and circles away.
Rabago cracks Gilvao's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Gilvao slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Rabago can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Rabago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Rabago tries to bum rush Hua with a series of wild strikes but Hua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabago throws a shot to the body.
Hua tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rabago! But no joy.
Hua doesn't manage to clinch there - Rabago circles away.
A head kick misses from Hua.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hua feinted with a counter takedown.
Rabago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rabago tries to avoid it but Hua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rabago to the ground. Rabago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD2#
Rabago drops Hua with a beautiful combination! Hua stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rabago is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Hua is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Wang Hua has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabago throws a right hand that Hua ducks under and follows up with a left that Hua also avoids with ease.
Oh Hua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hua misses with a head kick.
Hua seems to have got his legs back now.
Rabago lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hua - he's out on his feet here! Rabago follows up with another monster hook that separates Hua from consciousness! Hua falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rabago stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Rabago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Dibaggio checks a low kick from Rabago.
Dibaggio shoots in for a double leg but Rabago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Dibaggio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rabago's guard.
Rabago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dibaggio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dibaggio throws an elbow that misses. Rabago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dibaggio's guard. Nice move by Rabago!#REVR##SUB2#
Dibaggio is looking for a triangle but Rabago pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dibaggio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rabago stacks Dibaggio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rabago!#SU#
Rabago decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dibaggio has his takedown stuffed
and Rabago counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Dibaggio to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rabago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Rabago!
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